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Zydha
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Date Posted:07-10-2020 09:06Copy HTML


The 'act' of living

A vignette de vie ...


One life, just one, is available,
The rehearsal, the show that we see,
The tickets are stamped, not resaleable
And there never will be a matinee.

So perform, you thespian liver,
Break a leg or die in attempt,
Be life's intentional giver
Don't look around, in contempt.

Nomination, is yours for the taking,
No others, star in your show.
Deliver the lines without faking
Take a bow, and let yourself go.




(c) ZYDHA HART 2005



Opposites exist by virtue of each other
potleek Share to: Facebook Twitter MSN linkedin google yahoo #1
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Re:Davids Challenge ~ The act of living

Date Posted:08-10-2020 07:30Copy HTML

Zy I enjoyed reading this piece, it flowed very well and easy and of course it's full of words of wisdom. "No others star in your show." Isn't quite true for it's others that help to make us who and what we are...Tony (potleek)
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Re:Davids Challenge ~ The act of living

Date Posted:09-10-2020 11:19Copy HTML


Of course others have a presence in our lives, Tony, "c est la vie" as the saying goes...but the 'supporting' roles should be dealt with a certain understanding..,we shouldn't have to change who we are.

No one 'should have' more power over self than...self...and if they do, any blame in living foolishly rests within self, that's what rehearsals are for, remember that song...."Life is a Cabaret" mmnnn , 


Zy

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Re:Davids Challenge ~ The act of living

Date Posted:10-10-2020 06:49Copy HTML

I love this, Les. it's so you!

You're always the one to "go for it" and I admire you for that. If only I could do the same, without hesitation, I'd be so proud. (and would, no doubt, have taken more chances in my life).

You have great rhyme and rhythm throughout the poem, too, making it a pleasure to read. 


Dx

Could do with a glass of rosé!
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Re:Davids Challenge ~ The act of living

Date Posted:10-10-2020 07:01Copy HTML

This is lovely mum, beautifully written, shame the majority of us dont live in this way ... I really like this one! x
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